A couple of weeks ago I posted on Facebook whether anyone knew when the American Falls High School mascot became the Beaver. We are the Beavers for obvious reasons, and presumably that puts the date after the dam. Unexpectedly, my…
Category: Power County Press
Marlene Allen 10-9-24
Marlene M. Allen, passed away Friday, Sept. 20, 2024 in Boise, ID. She was 87 years old. Marlene was born in Salt Lake City, UT, to Henry and Marie Martensen on Oct. 20, 1936. Marlene married Joseph E. Allen on…
Fourth quarter woes cost Beavers Homecoming win
The American Falls High School homecoming game against Buhl resulted in a tragic loss after a hard-fought battle. The first quarter ended with the Beavers ahead 7-6 and they retained that score through the second quarter. After halftime, the third…
Man charged with felony rape
A 26-year-old man was arrested in Power County after a 15-year-old girl told law enforcement that a family friend had raped her, according to a report originally released by EastIdahoNews.com. … Read the full story and more in the paper…
Does a public school education prepare our kids for real life? Time for Tea by Celia Klassen
Does a public school education prepare our kids for real life? I was inspired by an article I read in The Aberdeen Times from 1921. “The state board of education recognizes the fact that “education” is preparation for life work…
James Burcham 10-2-24
Long time Power County resident James Edward Burcham passed away in Sulpher Springs, Arkansas at the age of 92.
James Lee Hall 9-25-24
James Lee Hall, beloved son, grandson, nephew, and cousin, passed away on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024 in Pocatello, ID, at the tender age of 19. Born on May 13, 2005, in Pocatello, he brought joy and light to the lives…
Robert “Bob” Swanson 9-18-24
On Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024, Robert “Bob” Wesley Swanson took his final cattle drive and peacefully left this world to arrive in the loving arms of Jesus. Always the consummate gentleman and cowboy, with the perfect blend of grit and…
Lily (Lil) Glascock 9-18-24
Lily (Lil) Ann Glascock, 65, of American Falls, ID, passed away Friday morning, Sept. 6, 2024, at Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, ID. She was born Sept. 20, 1958 in Pocatello, to Bill and Nellie Nussbaum. Lil married Kevin Glascock…
Glenn Long 9-11-24
Glenn Richard Long, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, was born on April 9, 1944, in American Falls, ID. He passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the age of 80. He left us too early…